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Raw Materials

Stainless Steel

Resists corrosion and chemicals in most environments—all with material certificates for traceability

393 products

Steel

Strong, machinable, and weldable—all with material certificates for traceability

287 products

Aluminum

Lightweight, easy to machine, and corrosion resistant—all with material certificates for traceability

45 products

Nickel

An upgrade from stainless steel to withstand harsh chemicals and acids—all with material certificates for traceability

151 products

Bronze

Better wear resistance than copper and brass—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Tungsten

Our densest metal resists wear and heat to make end mills, heat shields, electrodes, and more

16 products

Brass

More machinable than copper and bronze—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Copper

Our most conductive metal for electrical applications—all with material certificates for traceability

86 products

Lead

A dense insulator often used to shield against radiation and absorb sound and vibration

12 products

Titanium

The most corrosion-resistant metal we offer—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Gold

Form into electronic components that won't corrode—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Platinum

Formable and conductive while resisting extreme heat—all with material certificates for traceability

18 products

Molybdenum

Retains its shape and strength in extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

12 products

Tantalum

Conductive with a higher melting point than most metals—all with material certificates for traceability

16 products

Niobium

Conductive and corrosion resistant even at extreme temperatures—all with material certificates for traceability

4 products

Material Handling

Wire Rope

Lift, hang, and connect objects; more abrasion resistant than rope and lighter weight than chain

385 products

Lanyards

Pull, hang, tie down, and tether objects with the attached fittings

775 products

Baling Wire

Secure large bundles such as lumber, cardboard, and wire coils

25 products

Box Stitching Wire

Refill electric box-bottom stitchers

2 products

Facility and Grounds Maintenance

Barbed Wire

Deter people from entering a fenced-off area

2 products

Electrical

Electrical Wire

Make single-wire connections; generally for lower voltages and shorter distances than cable

637 products

Measuring and Inspecting

Test Lead Wire

Add your own clips, tips, and adapters to link electrical testers to the units you're checking

4 products